Union Newswire

Courtesy image The Salvation Army of Spartanburg and Union Counties will hold its toy distribution for Union County this Tuesday from 9 a.m.-noon at 618 Green Street, Union, for children enrolled in the Angel Tree Program. UNION - The Salvation Army of Spartanburg and Union Counties annual Angel Tree Program is yielding a harvest of Christmas presents for the children of needy families in Union County thanks to the generosity those who "adopted" this year's "angels."
Comment?

... Zeb and her fur babies, Atz and Tabitha. She is a lifelong member of Whitmire Presbyterian Church. Although not a Union native, Stephanie says, "I feel like I have become a part of my school community by getting to know and working with families and ...
Comment?

The Benevolent, Patriotic Order of DOES #148 has been established in Union, SC since 1957. They were organized on October 15, 1957 and had forty members present to sign the charter at the Union Elks Lodge #1321 on November 15, 1957.
Comment?

A Union man is facing multiple drug charges after allegedly being found with nearly nine pounds of marijuana in his possession. In a statement issued Wednesday, Union County Sheriff David Taylor announced that Michael Bryant Fleming, 30, 188 Short Street, Union, is charged by his office with Possession With Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Possession With Intent to Distribute Within a 1/2 mile of a School, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
Comment?

In the global economy of the 21st century a company and a community must be globally competitive and that's why Milliken & Company is making a $2.5 million investment in its two facilities in Union County. During its December meeting Tuesday evening, Union County Council voted unanimously to approve third and final reading of an ordinance authorizing a "fee-in-lieu of tax and infrastructure credit arrangement pursuant to a fee-in-lieu of tax agreement" between the county and Milliken & Company.
Comment?

The need to wait on God to answer our prayers and accept His response is the subject of a gospel play by a local author that will be performed this evening at USC Union. "Teach Me How To Wait" is an original gospel stage play written by Mary Linda Owens and will be performed today by the "His Chosen Few" theatrical troupe.
Comment?

Photo courtesy of USC Union The old post office on Main Street in downtown Union has been acquired by USC Union which will renovate it to serve as its new Fine Arts Building. Its parking lot will be equipped with two car charging.
Comment?

The Union Times Hair & Moore Boutique & Salon celebrated its one-year anniversary last week. Owned and operated by Joe and Lawana Moore, the front section of Hair & Moore is a women's clothing and jewelry story or boutique while the back section is a barbershop or salon.
Comment?

A Union man was arrested Sunday for allegedly breaking into his mother's home and repeatedly hitting her, forcing her to flee the house wearing nothing but a t-shirt and underwear. Jason Wayne Conley, 46, 2062 Jonesville Highway, Union, is charged by the Union County Sheriff's Office with Assault and Battery 2nd Degree and Burglary 1st Degree.
Comment?

The Union Times One of the signs of a growing economy is the opening of new businesses in a community and in Union one of those signs was the opening of the "Label Shopper" in the old Western Auto building in the Union Square Shopping Center. The store offers high quality items such as Men's, Plus Size Women's, Misses, and Juniors" clothing as well as home decor items, hats, scarves, shoes, and jewelry.
Comment?

... to the community to those in need. "The vision for the church is we want to be able to reach out to the needy of Union County," Duncan said. "We want to help those who are suffering from substance abuse and other addictions, we want to help them ...
Comment?

Santa Claus is coming to town this coming Wednesday and the littlest children of Union County are invited to come out and spend some time with him and receive a very special Christmas gift from the Jolly Old Elf. In a statement released this week, Union County First Steps Executive Director Laura Wade announced that Santa will be taking a break from his work at the North Pole to travel to Union to take part in "Story Time With Santa"sponsored by her agency.
Comment?

Photo courtesy of Catawba Regional Council of Governments The Catawba Regional Council of Governments "Neighborhood Initiative Program and Workforce Housing Study" has been named the SC Association of Regional Councils 2018 Project of the Year. The City of Union was one of the communities that participated in the program and here Union Mayor Harold Thompson poses with other region officials for a picture following the presentation of the award.
Comment?

The Union Times A float makes its way along Main Street in downtown Union during the Union Christmas Parade Friday evening. The Union Times Attired for Christmas and carrying a candy cane in his hand, Snoopy rides down Main Street in Union Friday evening during the Union Christmas Parade.
Comment?

Guinn, the son of Michael Sr. and Audrey Guinn of Union, is now in his senior year at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, Georgia. A student-athlete, Michael is majoring in Business Management while also being a member of the college's Track and Field Team.
Comment?

The Union Times The Christmas Tree on the grounds of the Union County Courthouse is a tradition of the Christmas season in Union County and so is its lighting. The tree was lit just after the Union Christmas Parade on Friday, November 30, and was part of the larger community celebration of Christmas sponsored by the Union County Chamber of Commerce in downtown Union.
Comment?

The following persons pleaded guilty before Judge Daniel D. Hall of York in General Sessions Court in the Main Courtroom of the Union County Courthouse during the week of November 26-29. - Alexander Sims III, 23, 2102 West Springs Highway, Jonesville, to Unlawful Carrying Of A Handgun, 90 days suspended upon 6 months probation with credit for two days already served and to pay $643.75 in fines and court costs.
Comment?

While Wednesday's edition of The Union Times will not be delivered until Thursday due to the US Postal Service being closed in honor of the memory of the late former president George H.W. Bush, the paper is nevertheless available today at newsstands around Union County. Former president Bush died Friday, November 30, and in honor of his memory, American flags are being flown at half-mast and today, Wednesday, December 5, is a national day of mourning.
Comment?